Happy Happy Joy Joy

Posted by Deborah - 01/06/10 at 04:06 pm

(c) 2010 Deborah Grayson Studios, Alma, cloth doll with hand painted features and beading.

I took this photo with my iphone so it’s a bit grainy.

Okay, I will spare you the “I can’t believe that it is June already!” comments.  Yes, I think we are all surprised to look up and see that we are already half way through the year.  For those of you who follow this blog regularly you may have noticed that I missed posting my goals for May.  I have a good excuse.  May was AMAZING!  I attended a fantastic, I MEAN FANTASTIC workshop with other artists who really helped me to sharpen my vision for all areas of my work.  I completed the Bakery class (see below) and I had a successful show.  What can I say, I feel very blessed.  I also feel like I am receiving confirmation that I am on the correct path. Happy Happy Joy Joy.  Here is progress from my list from April followed by what I plan for June.

  • Dye more fabric!  I need a wider palette of solid colors for my work.  I love the depth of color that hand dyed fabrics provide. Done. I will continue fabric dyeing throughout the summer and into fall.
  • Sew more.  I bought a few patterns for spring tops and bags. Looking forward to making these. Kinda done. Finished a tote. Hoping to do a few summer blouses. Time, TIME
  • Continue to work on my ufos (unfinished objects) slow but steady here
  • Work on inventory for May my upcoming sale and show (click on the upcoming shows link at the top of the page for more details) Done. Now I am working on a big show I got into for July!
  • Take the Bakery class! (I am already signed up. I have heard so many positive things about this course). Done! It was FABulous.  I have completed new business and marketing plans.  I am also refining the way I use social media in my work and in my business.
  • Complete new doll styles. I have the sculpted bodies completed.
  • Develop sketches for two new pieces for shows I would like to be juried in to. Done.  I am already working on one of the quilts.

For June:

  • Continue working on inventory for the July show.
  • Begin drawing in my sketchbook for the Sketchbook Project! I just received my book today.
  • order new business cards with updated logo
  • order new bags for the July show
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7 Responses to “Happy Happy Joy Joy”

  1. Debbie says:
    June 1st, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    wow…love your stuff, the dolls have such great energy. I did the Bakery class last fall and loved it too, now it is time to refine and polish. Good luck with your June goals.

  2. Vee Patel says:
    June 1st, 2010 at 10:55 pm

    Haha I think we’re all surprised it’s already June. But I’m so happy that everything is working out for you.. I love it when life feels satisfying & you’re enjoying everything you’re doing. I’ve been thinking about participating in the Sketchbook project but not sure if I have the time for it though.. maybe next time. Good luck on your June goals! `=)

  3. Mariam-Kankou says:
    June 2nd, 2010 at 4:28 am

    Another fabulous doll! I wish I could see them all: all have so much personality, it is like meeting real people! Onward and upward!…

  4. Cyn says:
    June 2nd, 2010 at 8:32 am

    I took the first Bakery class and raved about it. Glad it was rewarding for you too!

    Love your dolls – you can see the care you’ve put into them. And I’m intrigued by the Sketchbook Project. I’ll have to check it out. Good luck with June, Deborah!

  5. Liz says:
    June 2nd, 2010 at 11:47 am

    grainy photo or not, Alma is gorgeous!… wow you had an awesome May, so happy for you that you are feeling those signs of travelling the path you’re meant to be on… love that! I am pulling all my stuff back out from the bakery class, and getting back to the marketing plan… Deborah, hope your June is all that you want it to be, hope the Sketchbook project is wonderful (please tell us about it) and just have a great month!

  6. Lindsey says:
    June 2nd, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    yay for having a successful and wonderful May! Best wishes and good luck in June!

  7. Laura says:
    June 7th, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    Congratulations on all your ventures during May! It all sounds so exciting. Everyone is talking about the Bakery course, and you too, I need to look into this.

    Good luck with all your goals for June, your sketchbook project looks so exciting :)

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